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How to Layer Clothing for UK Hill Walking

UK hill walking is not always wet and cold, but it is often changeable. A dry morning can become a very different day above 600 metres. The layering system exists to deal with exactly that variability, allowing you to adjust your kit as conditions and your activity level change throughout the day. The system has three parts: base layer, mid-layer, and outer layer. Each has a specific job and the three work together.

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Best Waterproof Jackets for Hiking UK (2025): Tested in British Weather

A waterproof jacket is non-negotiable for UK hillwalking. The question isn’t whether to buy one, it’s which one. The market ranges from sub-£100 budget options to £500+ premium shells, and the difference in performance between them is real but not always proportional to the price. We’ve tested jackets across several seasons in the conditions that matter for UK walkers, prolonged Lake District rain, Atlantic-saturated Scottish summits, and the horizontal drizzle that defines the Welsh hills.

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